KathleenC.Gebhardt

Gebhardt, Kathleen C. 93 June 22, 1920 Nov. 19, 2013 Kathleen Claire Gebhardt, 93, of Hillsboro, formerly of Coos Bay, was born June 22, 1920, in Cascade, Mont. Her father, Marcus Leonard Crowley, an Irishman, was a cowboy who loved the Appaloosa horse. Her mother, Marie Antoinette (Boucher) Crowley, was French and Native American. Growing up on a farm, Kathleen could be seen riding bareback on an Appaloosa stallion at a full gallop. She was also a very good athlete. In high school, she was first team all-state basketball and an avid tennis player. Music was her passion. She loved singing, piano and violin. She put herself through college and taught school for a couple years in Logan, Mont., and later went to work at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. There she met George Edward Gebhardt, a young Army officer. They were married Feb. 20, 1943, at Fort Belvoir, Va. She had three children. Ann was born in Washington D.C., Charles was born in Montana while her husband was en route to France in WWII and George Jr. was born in North Bend. After living in Montana and Texas for a short period of time, she moved to North Bend, where she and George raised their family. She was involved very much with church and family. She enjoyed music of all kinds and bowling. She played piano and organ at church, sang in the Sweet Adeline singers and played violin in the Coos Bay orchestra. She was also in the Bowling Hall of Fame in North Bend. Most recently, she moved to Hillsboro to be near her son and family. She is survived by sisters, Betty Martin of St. Anthony, Minn., Eugenia Crowley of Seal Beach, Calif., and Therese Haag of Libby, Mont.; daughter, Ann Gebhardt of Vancouver; sons, Charles (Charline) of Hillsboro and George Jr. (Karen) of Johnson City, Texas. She has seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Her late husband, George, passed away in 2010. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Ave. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2250 16th St., North Bend, with Father James Graham officiating. Any remembrances may be directed to the benefit of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church or Serenity Hospice, Tigard. Burial will be held in Sunset Memorial Park, Coos Bay, under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the guest book, share photos and send condolences at: www. coosbayareafunerals.com.